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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.55, 182.67 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.55, 182.67 and 131.42 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.55 : 182.67 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.55/182.67 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.55x = 182.67 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.55x = 24,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006.49/133.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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