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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 185.76 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 185.76 and 101.86 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 185.76 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/185.76 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 185.76 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 18,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921.51/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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