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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.46, 183.99 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.46, 183.99 and 131.64 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.46 : 183.99 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.46/183.99 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.46x = 183.99 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.46x = 24,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220.44/133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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