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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.35, 185.33 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.35, 185.33 and 104.79 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.35 : 185.33 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.35/185.33 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.35x = 185.33 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.35x = 19,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,420.99/134.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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