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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.91, 184.71 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.91, 184.71 and 116.44 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.91 : 184.71 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.91/184.71 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.91x = 184.71 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.91x = 21,507.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,507.63/133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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