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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.85, 184.81 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.85, 184.81 and 131.72 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.85 : 184.81 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.85/184.81 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.85x = 184.81 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.85x = 24,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,341.92/133.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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