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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 186.02 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 186.02 and 101.86 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 186.02 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/186.02 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 186.02 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 18,948.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948.00/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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