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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.17, 185.01 and 106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.17, 185.01 and 106.49 is: 146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.17 : 185.01 = 106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.17/185.01 = 106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.17x = 185.01 × 106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.17x = 19,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701.71/134.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.84

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