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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.21, 183.79 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.21, 183.79 and 98.31 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.21 : 183.79 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.21/183.79 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.21x = 183.79 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.21x = 18,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,068.65/133.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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