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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 185.72 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 185.72 and 133.34 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 185.72 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/185.72 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 185.72 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 24,762.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,762.31/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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