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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.54, 185.21 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.54, 185.21 and 116.01 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.54 : 185.21 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.54/185.21 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.54x = 185.21 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.54x = 21,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,486.50/134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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