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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.85, 184.47 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.85, 184.47 and 109.28 is: 150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.85 : 184.47 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.85/184.47 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.85x = 184.47 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.85x = 20,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158.88/133.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.61

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