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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.52, 183.80 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.52, 183.80 and 116.26 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.52 : 183.80 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.52/183.80 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.52x = 183.80 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.52x = 21,368.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368.59/133.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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