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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.40, 183 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.40, 183 and 133.68 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.40 : 183 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.40/183 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.40x = 183 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.40x = 24,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463.44/134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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