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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.34, 1.85 and 1.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.34, 1.85 and 1.07 is: 1.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.34 : 1.85 = 1.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.34/1.85 = 1.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.34x = 1.85 × 1.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.34x = 1.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.96/1.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.47

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