Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.11, 183.26 and 132.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 133.11, 183.26 and 132.71 is: 182.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133.11 : 183.26 = 132.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133.11/183.26 = 132.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133.11x = 183.26 × 132.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133.11x = 24,319.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,319.85/133.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182.70
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