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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.13, 185.13 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.13, 185.13 and 112.26 is: 154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.13 : 185.13 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.13/185.13 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.13x = 185.13 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.13x = 20,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,782.69/134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.94

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