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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.60, 183.84 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.60, 183.84 and 133 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.60 : 183.84 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.60/183.84 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.60x = 183.84 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.60x = 24,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,450.72/133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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