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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.32, 184.58 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.32, 184.58 and 112.44 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.32 : 184.58 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.32/184.58 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.32x = 184.58 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.32x = 20,754.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,754.18/134.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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