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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 185.44 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 185.44 and 101.66 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 185.44 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/185.44 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 185.44 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 18,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,850.84/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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