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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.30, 185.29 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.30, 185.29 and 104.81 is: 144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.30 : 185.29 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.30/185.29 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.30x = 185.29 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.30x = 19,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419.06/134.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.59

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