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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.43, 183.96 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.43, 183.96 and 108.81 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.43 : 183.96 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.43/183.96 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.43x = 183.96 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.43x = 20,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,016.69/133.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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