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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.46, 185.48 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.46, 185.48 and 101.84 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.46 : 185.48 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.46/185.48 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.46x = 185.48 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.46x = 18,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,889.28/134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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