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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.18, 185.05 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.18, 185.05 and 101.44 is: 139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.18 : 185.05 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.18/185.05 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.18x = 185.05 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.18x = 18,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,771.47/134.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.90

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