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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.83, 184.59 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.83, 184.59 and 97.02 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.83 : 184.59 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.83/184.59 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.83x = 184.59 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.83x = 17,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,908.92/133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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