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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.05, 183.77 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.05, 183.77 and 131.93 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.05 : 183.77 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.05/183.77 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.05x = 183.77 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.05x = 24,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,244.78/134.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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