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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.60, 184.88 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.60, 184.88 and 130.40 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.60 : 184.88 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.60/184.88 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.60x = 184.88 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.60x = 24,108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108.35/133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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