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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.59, 185.31 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.59, 185.31 and 101.44 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.59 : 185.31 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.59/185.31 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.59x = 185.31 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.59x = 18,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,797.38/134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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