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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.09, 183.83 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.09, 183.83 and 131.66 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.09 : 183.83 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.09/183.83 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.09x = 183.83 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.09x = 24,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202.47/134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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