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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.81, 186.91 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.81, 186.91 and 130.31 is: 180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.81 : 186.91 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.81/186.91 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.81x = 186.91 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.81x = 24,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356.24/134.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.67

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