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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.65, 184.44 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.65, 184.44 and 104.58 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.65 : 184.44 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.65/184.44 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.65x = 184.44 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.65x = 19,288.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288.74/133.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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