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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 184.80 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 184.80 and 115.44 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 184.80 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/184.80 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 184.80 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 21,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333.31/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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