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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.74, 183.93 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.74, 183.93 and 105.79 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.74 : 183.93 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.74/183.93 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.74x = 183.93 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.74x = 19,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457.95/133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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