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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.03, 185.03 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.03, 185.03 and 101.42 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.03 : 185.03 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.03/185.03 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.03x = 185.03 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.03x = 18,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,765.74/134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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