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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.80, 184.59 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.80, 184.59 and 98.91 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.80 : 184.59 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.80/184.59 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.80x = 184.59 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.80x = 18,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,257.80/133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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