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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.18, 184.91 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.18, 184.91 and 96.77 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.18 : 184.91 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.18/184.91 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.18x = 184.91 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.18x = 17,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,893.04/134.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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