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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 185.22 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 185.22 and 108.60 is: 149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 185.22 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/185.22 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 185.22 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 20,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,114.89/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.93

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