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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.46, 184.30 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.46, 184.30 and 115.89 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.46 : 184.30 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.46/184.30 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.46x = 184.30 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.46x = 21,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,358.53/133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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