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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 185.73 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 185.73 and 101.94 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 185.73 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/185.73 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 185.73 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 18,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933.32/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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