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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.94, 185.70 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.94, 185.70 and 129.44 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.94 : 185.70 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.94/185.70 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.94x = 185.70 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.94x = 24,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,035.59/133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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