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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.84, 185.04 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.84, 185.04 and 128 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.84 : 185.04 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.84/185.04 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.84x = 185.04 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.84x = 23,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,685.12/133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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