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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 185.39 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 185.39 and 111.24 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 185.39 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/185.39 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 185.39 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 20,622.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,622.78/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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