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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.84, 185.56 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.84, 185.56 and 131.20 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.84 : 185.56 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.84/185.56 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.84x = 185.56 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.84x = 24,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,345.47/133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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