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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.13, 184.86 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.13, 184.86 and 131.79 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.13 : 184.86 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.13/184.86 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.13x = 184.86 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.13x = 24,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362.70/134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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