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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.96, 184.84 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.96, 184.84 and 115.68 is: 159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.96 : 184.84 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.96/184.84 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.96x = 184.84 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.96x = 21,382.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,382.29/133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.62

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