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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.02, 183.44 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.02, 183.44 and 98 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.02 : 183.44 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.02/183.44 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.02x = 183.44 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.02x = 17,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977.12/133.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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