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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 187.82 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 187.82 and 133.22 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 187.82 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/187.82 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 187.82 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 25,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020.71/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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