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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.79, 184.28 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.79, 184.28 and 115.34 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.79 : 184.28 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.79/184.28 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.79x = 184.28 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.79x = 21,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,253.36/133.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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