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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.84, 184.62 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.84, 184.62 and 96.94 is: 133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.84 : 184.62 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.84/184.62 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.84x = 184.62 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.84x = 17,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,897.06/133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.72

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