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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.01, 183.45 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.01, 183.45 and 96.21 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.01 : 183.45 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.01/183.45 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.01x = 183.45 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.01x = 17,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,649.72/133.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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