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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.78, 184.64 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.78, 184.64 and 129.52 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.78 : 184.64 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.78/184.64 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.78x = 184.64 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.78x = 23,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,914.57/133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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