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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 187.25 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 187.25 and 133.52 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 187.25 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/187.25 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 187.25 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 25,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,001.72/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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