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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.41, 183.83 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.41, 183.83 and 131.62 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.41 : 183.83 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.41/183.83 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.41x = 183.83 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.41x = 24,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194.79/133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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