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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.93, 183.33 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.93, 183.33 and 101.83 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.93 : 183.33 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.93/183.33 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.93x = 183.33 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.93x = 18,669.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669.11/132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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