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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 185.97 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 185.97 and 110.36 is: 152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 185.97 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/185.97 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 185.97 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 20,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523.65/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.41

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