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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.03, 184.93 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.03, 184.93 and 102.98 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.03 : 184.93 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.03/184.93 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.03x = 184.93 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.03x = 19,044.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044.09/134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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