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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.96, 184.80 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.96, 184.80 and 112.24 is: 154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.96 : 184.80 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.96/184.80 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.96x = 184.80 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.96x = 20,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,741.95/133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.84

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