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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 184.82 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 184.82 and 81.50 is: 112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 184.82 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/184.82 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 184.82 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 15,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063.50/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.48

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