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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.20, 185.06 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.20, 185.06 and 131.22 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.20 : 185.06 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.20/185.06 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.20x = 185.06 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.20x = 24,283.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,283.57/134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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