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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.61, 185.11 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.61, 185.11 and 108.05 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.61 : 185.11 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.61/185.11 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.61x = 185.11 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.61x = 20,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001.14/134.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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