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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.47, 184.97 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.47, 184.97 and 110.78 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.47 : 184.97 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.47/184.97 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.47x = 184.97 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.47x = 20,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,490.33/134.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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