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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.83, 184.88 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.83, 184.88 and 114.35 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.83 : 184.88 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.83/184.88 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.83x = 184.88 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.83x = 21,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,140.39/133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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