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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.56, 183.39 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.56, 183.39 and 116.94 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.56 : 183.39 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.56/183.39 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.56x = 183.39 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.56x = 21,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445.63/133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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