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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.15, 183.67 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.15, 183.67 and 102.07 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.15 : 183.67 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.15/183.67 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.15x = 183.67 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.15x = 18,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,747.20/133.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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