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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.48, 184.92 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.48, 184.92 and 115.04 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.48 : 184.92 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.48/184.92 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.48x = 184.92 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.48x = 21,273.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273.20/134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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