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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 184.79 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 184.79 and 96.71 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 184.79 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/184.79 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 184.79 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 17,870.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870.56/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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