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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 185.73 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 185.73 and 131.16 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 185.73 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/185.73 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 185.73 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 24,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360.35/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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