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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.48, 184.92 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.48, 184.92 and 112.34 is: 154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.48 : 184.92 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.48/184.92 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.48x = 184.92 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.48x = 20,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,772.99/134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.47

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