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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.57, 185.82 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.57, 185.82 and 107.09 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.57 : 185.82 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.57/185.82 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.57x = 185.82 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.57x = 19,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,899.46/134.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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