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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.69, 183.99 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.69, 183.99 and 130.51 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.69 : 183.99 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.69/183.99 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.69x = 183.99 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.69x = 24,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,012.53/133.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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