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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.73, 185.76 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.73, 185.76 and 105.12 is: 144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.73 : 185.76 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.73/185.76 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.73x = 185.76 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.73x = 19,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527.09/134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.93

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