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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 185.92 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 185.92 and 112.88 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 185.92 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/185.92 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 185.92 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 20,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986.65/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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