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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 186.03 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 186.03 and 103.71 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 186.03 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/186.03 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 186.03 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 19,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,293.17/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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