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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 185.16 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 185.16 and 106.72 is: 147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 185.16 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/185.16 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 185.16 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 19,760.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,760.28/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.38

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