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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 185.20 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 185.20 and 111.12 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 185.20 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/185.20 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 185.20 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 20,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,579.42/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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