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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.20, 182.34 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.20, 182.34 and 129.06 is: 176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.20 : 182.34 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.20/182.34 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.20x = 182.34 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.20x = 23,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,532.80/133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.67

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