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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.74, 184.63 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.74, 184.63 and 102.79 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.74 : 184.63 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.74/184.63 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.74x = 184.63 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.74x = 18,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,978.12/133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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