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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.72, 184.56 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.72, 184.56 and 97 is: 133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.72 : 184.56 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.72/184.56 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.72x = 184.56 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.72x = 17,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,902.32/133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.88

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