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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.48, 183.81 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.48, 183.81 and 130.45 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.48 : 183.81 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.48/183.81 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.48x = 183.81 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.48x = 23,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,977.36/133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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