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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.23, 184.70 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.23, 184.70 and 103.13 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.23 : 184.70 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.23/184.70 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.23x = 184.70 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.23x = 19,048.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048.11/134.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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