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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.34, 185.19 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.34, 185.19 and 108.08 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.34 : 185.19 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.34/185.19 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.34x = 185.19 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.34x = 20,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,014.41/134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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