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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.75, 184.42 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.75, 184.42 and 98.29 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.75 : 184.42 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.75/184.42 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.75x = 184.42 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.75x = 18,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126.64/133.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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