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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.79, 183.74 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.79, 183.74 and 111.92 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.79 : 183.74 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.79/183.74 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.79x = 183.74 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.79x = 20,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,562.70/133.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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