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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.88, 185.51 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.88, 185.51 and 131.04 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.88 : 185.51 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.88/185.51 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.88x = 185.51 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.88x = 24,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,309.56/133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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