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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 185.72 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 185.72 and 103.52 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 185.72 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/185.72 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 185.72 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 19,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,225.73/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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