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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.54, 184.26 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.54, 184.26 and 104.02 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.54 : 184.26 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.54/184.26 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.54x = 184.26 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.54x = 19,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,166.73/133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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