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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.51, 185.22 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.51, 185.22 and 112.64 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.51 : 185.22 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.51/185.22 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.51x = 185.22 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.51x = 20,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862.25/134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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