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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 186.66 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 186.66 and 133.74 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 186.66 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/186.66 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 186.66 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 24,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,963.91/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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