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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.96, 184.88 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.96, 184.88 and 94.58 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.96 : 184.88 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.96/184.88 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.96x = 184.88 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.96x = 17,485.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,485.95/133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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