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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 185.16 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 185.16 and 101.52 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 185.16 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/185.16 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 185.16 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 18,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,797.44/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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