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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.27, 185.26 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.27, 185.26 and 113.50 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.27 : 185.26 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.27/185.26 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.27x = 185.26 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.27x = 21,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025.52/134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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