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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 185.68 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 185.68 and 103.50 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 185.68 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/185.68 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 185.68 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 19,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,217.88/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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