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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.16, 185.02 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.16, 185.02 and 131.73 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.16 : 185.02 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.16/185.02 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.16x = 185.02 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.16x = 24,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,372.68/133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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