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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.17, 182.52 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.17, 182.52 and 131.63 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.17 : 182.52 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.17/182.52 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.17x = 182.52 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.17x = 24,024.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,024.20/133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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