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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.84, 184.23 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.84, 184.23 and 98.81 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.84 : 184.23 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.84/184.23 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.84x = 184.23 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.84x = 18,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203.77/133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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