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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.31, 185.36 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.31, 185.36 and 101.51 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.31 : 185.36 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.31/185.36 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.31x = 185.36 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.31x = 18,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,815.73/134.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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