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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.40, 185.37 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.40, 185.37 and 113.79 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.40 : 185.37 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.40/185.37 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.40x = 185.37 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.40x = 21,093.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,093.25/134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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