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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.15, 183.90 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.15, 183.90 and 133.13 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.15 : 183.90 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.15/183.90 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.15x = 183.90 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.15x = 24,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,481.69/134.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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