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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 184.77 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 184.77 and 104.85 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 184.77 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/184.77 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 184.77 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 19,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,373.13/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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