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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.46, 185.63 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.46, 185.63 and 105.44 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.46 : 185.63 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.46/185.63 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.46x = 185.63 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.46x = 19,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571.37/134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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