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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.07, 184.56 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.07, 184.56 and 115.55 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.07 : 184.56 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.07/184.56 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.07x = 184.56 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.07x = 21,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,324.99/134.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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