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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.97, 184.33 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.97, 184.33 and 130.90 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.97 : 184.33 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.97/184.33 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.97x = 184.33 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.97x = 24,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,128.80/133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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