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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.49, 184.07 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.49, 184.07 and 115.04 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.49 : 184.07 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.49/184.07 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.49x = 184.07 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.49x = 21,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176.16/133.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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