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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.40, 184.44 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.40, 184.44 and 131.76 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.40 : 184.44 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.40/184.44 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.40x = 184.44 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.40x = 24,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,301.81/134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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