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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.25, 183.78 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.25, 183.78 and 102.09 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.25 : 183.78 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.25/183.78 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.25x = 183.78 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.25x = 18,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,762.10/133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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