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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.93, 184.89 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.93, 184.89 and 94.78 is: 130.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.93 : 184.89 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.93/184.89 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.93x = 184.89 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.93x = 17,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523.87/133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.84

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