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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.97, 184.59 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.97, 184.59 and 102.92 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.97 : 184.59 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.97/184.59 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.97x = 184.59 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.97x = 18,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997.08/133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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