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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.91, 184.80 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.91, 184.80 and 81.44 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.91 : 184.80 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.91/184.80 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.91x = 184.80 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.91x = 15,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050.94/133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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