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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 186.28 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 186.28 and 112.76 is: 155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 186.28 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/186.28 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 186.28 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 21,004.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,004.93/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.98

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