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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.56, 183.96 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.56, 183.96 and 114.12 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.56 : 183.96 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.56/183.96 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.56x = 183.96 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.56x = 20,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,993.52/133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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