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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.56, 184.20 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.56, 184.20 and 99 is: 136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.56 : 184.20 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.56/184.20 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.56x = 184.20 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.56x = 18,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,235.80/133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.54

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