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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.58, 185.79 and 106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.58, 185.79 and 106.91 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.58 : 185.79 = 106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.58/185.79 = 106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.58x = 185.79 × 106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.58x = 19,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861.88/134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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