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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.05, 185.24 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.05, 185.24 and 101.25 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.05 : 185.24 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.05/185.24 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.05x = 185.24 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.05x = 18,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,755.55/134.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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