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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.45, 183.84 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.45, 183.84 and 113.73 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.45 : 183.84 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.45/183.84 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.45x = 183.84 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.45x = 20,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908.48/133.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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