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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 187.77 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 187.77 and 133.32 is: 183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 187.77 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/187.77 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 187.77 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 25,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033.50/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.58

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