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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.58, 183.84 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.58, 183.84 and 105.86 is: 145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.58 : 183.84 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.58/183.84 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.58x = 183.84 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.58x = 19,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,461.30/133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.69

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