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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.68, 184.52 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.68, 184.52 and 119.96 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.68 : 184.52 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.68/184.52 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.68x = 184.52 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.68x = 22,135.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135.02/133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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