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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.59, 184.31 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.59, 184.31 and 81.15 is: 111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.59 : 184.31 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.59/184.31 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.59x = 184.31 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.59x = 14,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,956.35/133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.96

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