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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.42, 185.73 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.42, 185.73 and 111.38 is: 153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.42 : 185.73 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.42/185.73 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.42x = 185.73 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.42x = 20,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,686.61/134.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.90

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