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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.39, 183.88 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.39, 183.88 and 107.25 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.39 : 183.88 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.39/183.88 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.39x = 183.88 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.39x = 19,721.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,721.13/133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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