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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.58, 185.07 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.58, 185.07 and 109.98 is: 151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.58 : 185.07 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.58/185.07 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.58x = 185.07 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.58x = 20,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354.00/134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.24

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