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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.31, 185.63 and 118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.31, 185.63 and 118.31 is: 163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.31 : 185.63 = 118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.31/185.63 = 118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.31x = 185.63 × 118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.31x = 21,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,961.89/134.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.52

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