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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.56, 184.35 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.56, 184.35 and 118.86 is: 164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.56 : 184.35 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.56/184.35 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.56x = 184.35 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.56x = 21,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,911.84/133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.06

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