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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 185.64 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 185.64 and 107.02 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 185.64 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/185.64 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 185.64 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 19,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,867.19/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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