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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 185.82 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 185.82 and 103.53 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 185.82 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/185.82 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 185.82 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 19,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,237.94/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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