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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.45, 184.44 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.45, 184.44 and 130.85 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.45 : 184.44 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.45/184.44 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.45x = 184.44 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.45x = 24,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,133.05/134.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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