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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 187.23 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 187.23 and 133.26 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 187.23 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/187.23 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 187.23 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 24,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950.27/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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