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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.73, 186.03 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.73, 186.03 and 134.46 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.73 : 186.03 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.73/186.03 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.73x = 186.03 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.73x = 25,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013.59/134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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