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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 185.92 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 185.92 and 101.57 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 185.92 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/185.92 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 185.92 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 18,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,883.89/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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