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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 184.60 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 184.60 and 115.61 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 184.60 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/184.60 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 184.60 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 21,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341.61/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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