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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 187.95 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 187.95 and 133 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 187.95 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/187.95 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 187.95 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 24,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,997.35/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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