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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.52, 184.13 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.52, 184.13 and 116.02 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.52 : 184.13 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.52/184.13 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.52x = 184.13 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.52x = 21,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,361.72/133.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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