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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.17, 184.54 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.17, 184.54 and 130.74 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.17 : 184.54 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.17/184.54 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.17x = 184.54 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.17x = 24,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,126.76/133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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