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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.04, 184.34 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.04, 184.34 and 130.16 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.04 : 184.34 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.04/184.34 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.04x = 184.34 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.04x = 23,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,993.69/133.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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