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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.55, 185.45 and 103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.55, 185.45 and 103.40 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.55 : 185.45 = 103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.55/185.45 = 103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.55x = 185.45 × 103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.55x = 19,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,174.09/134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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