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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.87, 184.53 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.87, 184.53 and 98.81 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.87 : 184.53 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.87/184.53 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.87x = 184.53 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.87x = 18,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,233.41/133.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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