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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 187.46 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 187.46 and 133.30 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 187.46 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/187.46 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 187.46 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 24,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,988.18/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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