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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.26, 184.07 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.26, 184.07 and 98.25 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.26 : 184.07 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.26/184.07 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.26x = 184.07 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.26x = 18,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084.43/133.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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