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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 184.70 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 184.70 and 112.28 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 184.70 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/184.70 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 184.70 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 20,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738.12/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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