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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.49, 184.33 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.49, 184.33 and 129.13 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.49 : 184.33 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.49/184.33 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.49x = 184.33 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.49x = 23,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802.28/133.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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