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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.40, 181.50 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.40, 181.50 and 134.40 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.40 : 181.50 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.40/181.50 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.40x = 181.50 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.40x = 24,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,393.60/134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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