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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.71, 184.09 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.71, 184.09 and 109.23 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.71 : 184.09 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.71/184.09 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.71x = 184.09 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.71x = 20,108.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,108.15/133.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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