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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.34, 185.40 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.34, 185.40 and 115.98 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.34 : 185.40 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.34/185.40 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.34x = 185.40 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.34x = 21,502.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502.69/134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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