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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.39, 183.96 and 96.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.39, 183.96 and 96.79 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.39 : 183.96 = 96.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.39/183.96 = 96.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.39x = 183.96 × 96.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.39x = 17,805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,805.49/133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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