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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.10, 184.68 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.10, 184.68 and 114.66 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.10 : 184.68 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.10/184.68 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.10x = 184.68 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.10x = 21,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,175.41/134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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