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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.69, 185.64 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.69, 185.64 and 101.93 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.69 : 185.64 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.69/185.64 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.69x = 185.64 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.69x = 18,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,922.29/134.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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