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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.93, 184.64 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.93, 184.64 and 104.33 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.93 : 184.64 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.93/184.64 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.93x = 184.64 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.93x = 19,263.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,263.43/133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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