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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.21, 183.67 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.21, 183.67 and 96.36 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.21 : 183.67 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.21/183.67 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.21x = 183.67 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.21x = 17,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698.44/133.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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