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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.29, 184.92 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.29, 184.92 and 115.46 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.29 : 184.92 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.29/184.92 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.29x = 184.92 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.29x = 21,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350.85/134.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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