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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 185.10 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 185.10 and 101.54 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 185.10 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/185.10 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 185.10 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 18,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,795.05/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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