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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.75, 184.59 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.75, 184.59 and 82 is: 113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.75 : 184.59 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.75/184.59 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.75x = 184.59 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.75x = 15,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,136.38/133.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.17

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