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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.96, 185 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.96, 185 and 104.80 is: 144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.96 : 185 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.96/185 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.96x = 185 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.96x = 19,388
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,388/133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.73

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