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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 185.19 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 185.19 and 133.27 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 185.19 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/185.19 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 185.19 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 24,680.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680.27/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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