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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.45, 185.70 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.45, 185.70 and 118.95 is: 164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.45 : 185.70 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.45/185.70 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.45x = 185.70 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.45x = 22,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089.02/134.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.30

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