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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 188.34 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 188.34 and 133.20 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 188.34 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/188.34 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 188.34 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 25,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,086.89/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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