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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 185.58 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 185.58 and 112.50 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 185.58 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/185.58 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 185.58 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 20,877.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,877.75/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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