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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.59, 183.81 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.59, 183.81 and 116.05 is: 159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.59 : 183.81 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.59/183.81 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.59x = 183.81 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.59x = 21,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,331.15/133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.68

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