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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.44, 183.84 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.44, 183.84 and 112.68 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.44 : 183.84 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.44/183.84 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.44x = 183.84 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.44x = 20,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,715.09/133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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