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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.83, 185.01 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.83, 185.01 and 118.44 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.83 : 185.01 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.83/185.01 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.83x = 185.01 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.83x = 21,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,912.58/133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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