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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.68, 184.33 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.68, 184.33 and 98.74 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.68 : 184.33 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.68/184.33 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.68x = 184.33 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.68x = 18,200.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200.74/133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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