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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.83, 184.41 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.83, 184.41 and 116.28 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.83 : 184.41 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.83/184.41 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.83x = 184.41 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.83x = 21,443.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443.19/133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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