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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.16, 183.56 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.16, 183.56 and 93.69 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.16 : 183.56 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.16/183.56 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.16x = 183.56 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.16x = 17,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,197.62/133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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