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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 184.89 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 184.89 and 113.38 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 184.89 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/184.89 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 184.89 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 20,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962.83/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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