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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.66, 185.72 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.66, 185.72 and 132.23 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.66 : 185.72 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.66/185.72 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.66x = 185.72 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.66x = 24,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,557.56/133.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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