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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 185.55 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 185.55 and 118.08 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 185.55 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/185.55 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 185.55 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 21,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,909.74/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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