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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.95, 185.59 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.95, 185.59 and 130.61 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.95 : 185.59 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.95/185.59 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.95x = 185.59 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.95x = 24,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240.54/133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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