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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.71, 184.56 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.71, 184.56 and 81.25 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.71 : 184.56 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.71/184.56 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.71x = 184.56 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.71x = 14,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,995.50/133.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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