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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 184.36 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 184.36 and 101.12 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 184.36 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/184.36 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 184.36 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 18,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642.48/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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