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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 185.16 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 185.16 and 108.48 is: 149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 185.16 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/185.16 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 185.16 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 20,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,086.16/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.72

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