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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.06, 184.83 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.06, 184.83 and 114.35 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.06 : 184.83 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.06/184.83 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.06x = 184.83 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.06x = 21,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133.96/134.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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