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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.06, 191.01 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.06, 191.01 and 133 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.06 : 191.01 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.06/191.01 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.06x = 191.01 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.06x = 25,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404.33/138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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