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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.71, 185.28 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.71, 185.28 and 109.52 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.71 : 185.28 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.71/185.28 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.71x = 185.28 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.71x = 20,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,291.87/134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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