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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.19, 184.91 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.19, 184.91 and 103.14 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.19 : 184.91 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.19/184.91 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.19x = 184.91 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.19x = 19,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,071.10/134.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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