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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.38, 183.87 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.38, 183.87 and 105.71 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.38 : 183.87 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.38/183.87 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.38x = 183.87 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.38x = 19,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,435.98/133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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