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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.58, 185.08 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.58, 185.08 and 109.96 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.58 : 185.08 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.58/185.08 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.58x = 185.08 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.58x = 20,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,351.40/134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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