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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.62, 184.53 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.62, 184.53 and 115.10 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.62 : 184.53 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.62/184.53 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.62x = 184.53 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.62x = 21,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238.48/133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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