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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 185.04 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 185.04 and 101.42 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 185.04 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/185.04 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 185.04 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 18,766.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,766.76/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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