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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.17, 183.80 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.17, 183.80 and 96.50 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.17 : 183.80 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.17/183.80 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.17x = 183.80 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.17x = 17,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735.30/133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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