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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 184.70 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 184.70 and 133.08 is: 182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 184.70 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/184.70 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 184.70 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 24,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,579.88/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.51

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