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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.34, 182.80 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.34, 182.80 and 130.91 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.34 : 182.80 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.34/182.80 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.34x = 182.80 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.34x = 23,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,929.60/133.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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