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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.20, 183.62 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.20, 183.62 and 95.77 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.20 : 183.62 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.20/183.62 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.20x = 183.62 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.20x = 17,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,585.29/133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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