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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.93, 184.85 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.93, 184.85 and 112.09 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.93 : 184.85 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.93/184.85 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.93x = 184.85 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.93x = 20,719.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,719.84/133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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