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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.14, 183.66 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.14, 183.66 and 96.39 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.14 : 183.66 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.14/183.66 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.14x = 183.66 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.14x = 17,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702.99/133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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