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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.89, 184.93 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.89, 184.93 and 102.90 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.89 : 184.93 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.89/184.93 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.89x = 184.93 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.89x = 19,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,030.31/133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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