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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.43, 183.72 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.43, 183.72 and 110.05 is: 151.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.43 : 183.72 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.43/183.72 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.43x = 183.72 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.43x = 20,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218.39/133.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.53

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