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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 184.74 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 184.74 and 133.56 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 184.74 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/184.74 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 184.74 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 24,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,673.87/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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