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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.10, 183.60 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.10, 183.60 and 96.38 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.10 : 183.60 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.10/183.60 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.10x = 183.60 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.10x = 17,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,695.37/133.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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