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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.20, 185.16 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.20, 185.16 and 105.04 is: 144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.20 : 185.16 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.20/185.16 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.20x = 185.16 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.20x = 19,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,449.21/134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.93

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