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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.12, 183.66 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.12, 183.66 and 96.28 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.12 : 183.66 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.12/183.66 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.12x = 183.66 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.12x = 17,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,682.78/133.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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