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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.33, 185.60 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.33, 185.60 and 106.40 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.33 : 185.60 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.33/185.60 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.33x = 185.60 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.33x = 19,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747.18/134.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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