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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.76, 184.72 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.76, 184.72 and 114.24 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.76 : 184.72 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.76/184.72 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.76x = 184.72 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.76x = 21,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102.41/133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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