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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.15, 183.59 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.15, 183.59 and 98.18 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.15 : 183.59 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.15/183.59 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.15x = 183.59 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.15x = 18,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023.83/133.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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