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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.54, 183.96 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.54, 183.96 and 105.90 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.54 : 183.96 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.54/183.96 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.54x = 183.96 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.54x = 19,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481.36/133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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