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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.40, 184.63 and 109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.40, 184.63 and 109.77 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.40 : 184.63 = 109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.40/184.63 = 109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.40x = 184.63 × 109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.40x = 20,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,266.56/134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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