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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 185.79 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 185.79 and 112.65 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 185.79 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/185.79 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 185.79 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 20,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,929.24/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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