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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 185.66 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 185.66 and 103.61 is: 142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 185.66 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/185.66 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 185.66 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 19,236.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,236.18/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.90

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