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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.47, 185.81 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.47, 185.81 and 108.19 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.47 : 185.81 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.47/185.81 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.47x = 185.81 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.47x = 20,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,103.05/134.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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