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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.39, 183.84 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.39, 183.84 and 93.97 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.39 : 183.84 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.39/183.84 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.39x = 183.84 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.39x = 17,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275.44/133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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