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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.14, 183.48 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.14, 183.48 and 130.80 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.14 : 183.48 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.14/183.48 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.14x = 183.48 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.14x = 23,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,999.18/133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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