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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.46, 185.28 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.46, 185.28 and 108.12 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.46 : 185.28 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.46/185.28 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.46x = 185.28 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.46x = 20,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032.47/134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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