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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.03, 184.86 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.03, 184.86 and 101.23 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.03 : 184.86 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.03/184.86 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.03x = 184.86 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.03x = 18,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713.38/134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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