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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.46, 185.61 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.46, 185.61 and 106.74 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.46 : 185.61 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.46/185.61 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.46x = 185.61 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.46x = 19,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812.01/134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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