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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.48, 185.16 and 118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.48, 185.16 and 118.70 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.48 : 185.16 = 118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.48/185.16 = 118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.48x = 185.16 × 118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.48x = 21,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,978.49/134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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