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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.06, 185.22 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.06, 185.22 and 118.53 is: 163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.06 : 185.22 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.06/185.22 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.06x = 185.22 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.06x = 21,954.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,954.13/134.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.77

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