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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.11, 183.98 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.11, 183.98 and 132.85 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.11 : 183.98 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.11/183.98 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.11x = 183.98 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.11x = 24,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441.74/134.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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