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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.24, 185.11 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.24, 185.11 and 131.92 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.24 : 185.11 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.24/185.11 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.24x = 185.11 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.24x = 24,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,419.71/133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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