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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.07, 184.80 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.07, 184.80 and 115.57 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.07 : 184.80 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.07/184.80 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.07x = 184.80 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.07x = 21,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,357.34/134.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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