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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.51, 184.44 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.51, 184.44 and 132.48 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.51 : 184.44 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.51/184.44 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.51x = 184.44 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.51x = 24,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434.11/133.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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