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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.15, 183.57 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.15, 183.57 and 96.32 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.15 : 183.57 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.15/183.57 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.15x = 183.57 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.15x = 17,681.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681.46/133.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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