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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.76, 184.64 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.76, 184.64 and 119.36 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.76 : 184.64 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.76/184.64 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.76x = 184.64 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.76x = 22,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,038.63/133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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