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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.39, 184.06 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.39, 184.06 and 98.43 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.39 : 184.06 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.39/184.06 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.39x = 184.06 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.39x = 18,117.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,117.47/133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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