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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.74, 184.95 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.74, 184.95 and 131.31 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.74 : 184.95 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.74/184.95 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.74x = 184.95 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.74x = 24,285.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,285.78/133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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