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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.37, 185.28 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.37, 185.28 and 109.44 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.37 : 185.28 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.37/185.28 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.37x = 185.28 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.37x = 20,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,277.04/134.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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