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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 184.32 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 184.32 and 114.48 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 184.32 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/184.32 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 184.32 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 21,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,100.95/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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