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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 185.31 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 185.31 and 112.53 is: 155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 185.31 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/185.31 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 185.31 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 20,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852.93/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.36

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