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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.29, 184.98 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.29, 184.98 and 103.15 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.29 : 184.98 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.29/184.98 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.29x = 184.98 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.29x = 19,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080.69/134.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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