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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 184.98 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 184.98 and 106.38 is: 146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 184.98 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/184.98 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 184.98 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 19,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678.57/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.72

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