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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.38, 183.99 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.38, 183.99 and 94.50 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.38 : 183.99 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.38/183.99 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.38x = 183.99 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.38x = 17,387.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,387.06/133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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