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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 185 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 185 and 103 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 185 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/185 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 185 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 19,055
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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