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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.40, 183.98 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.40, 183.98 and 94.60 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.40 : 183.98 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.40/183.98 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.40x = 183.98 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.40x = 17,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404.51/133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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