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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 185.22 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 185.22 and 106.68 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 185.22 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/185.22 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 185.22 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 19,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759.96/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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