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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.38, 183.79 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.38, 183.79 and 96.47 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.38 : 183.79 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.38/183.79 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.38x = 183.79 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.38x = 17,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.22/133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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