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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 184.59 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 184.59 and 116.37 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 184.59 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/184.59 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 184.59 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 21,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,480.74/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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