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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 188.16 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 188.16 and 133.47 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 188.16 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/188.16 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 188.16 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 25,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,113.72/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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