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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.53, 183.85 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.53, 183.85 and 115.05 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.53 : 183.85 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.53/183.85 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.53x = 183.85 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.53x = 21,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,151.94/133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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