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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.17, 183.69 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.17, 183.69 and 99.96 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.17 : 183.69 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.17/183.69 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.17x = 183.69 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.17x = 18,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,361.65/133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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