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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 185.41 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 185.41 and 114.74 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 185.41 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/185.41 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 185.41 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 21,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273.94/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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