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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.91, 184.62 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.91, 184.62 and 94.59 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.91 : 184.62 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.91/184.62 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.91x = 184.62 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.91x = 17,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463.21/133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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