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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.48, 185.34 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.48, 185.34 and 111.02 is: 153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.48 : 185.34 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.48/185.34 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.48x = 185.34 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.48x = 20,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,575.52/134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.01

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