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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.01, 183.50 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.01, 183.50 and 96.11 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.01 : 183.50 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.01/183.50 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.01x = 183.50 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.01x = 17,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,636.18/133.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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