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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 184.68 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 184.68 and 97.20 is: 134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 184.68 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/184.68 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 184.68 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 17,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,950.90/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.04

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