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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.16, 184.37 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.16, 184.37 and 130.73 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.16 : 184.37 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.16/184.37 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.16x = 184.37 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.16x = 24,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,101.11/133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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