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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.53, 185.43 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.53, 185.43 and 112.32 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.53 : 185.43 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.53/185.43 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.53x = 185.43 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.53x = 20,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,827.81/134.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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