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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 185.49 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 185.49 and 131.04 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 185.49 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/185.49 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 185.49 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 24,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,306.61/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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