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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.25, 185.13 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.25, 185.13 and 101.46 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.25 : 185.13 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.25/185.13 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.25x = 185.13 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.25x = 18,783.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,783.29/134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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