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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.20, 183.64 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.20, 183.64 and 102.06 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.20 : 183.64 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.20/183.64 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.20x = 183.64 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.20x = 18,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,742.30/133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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