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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.52, 184.20 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.52, 184.20 and 130.64 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.52 : 184.20 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.52/184.20 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.52x = 184.20 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.52x = 24,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,063.89/133.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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