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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.54, 186.93 and 133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.54, 186.93 and 133.11 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.54 : 186.93 = 133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.54/186.93 = 133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.54x = 186.93 × 133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.54x = 24,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,882.25/134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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