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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.68, 184.40 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.68, 184.40 and 94.34 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.68 : 184.40 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.68/184.40 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.68x = 184.40 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.68x = 17,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,396.39/133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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