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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.90, 184.74 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.90, 184.74 and 102.76 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.90 : 184.74 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.90/184.74 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.90x = 184.74 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.90x = 18,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,983.88/133.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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