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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.77, 185.86 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.77, 185.86 and 103.63 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.77 : 185.86 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.77/185.86 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.77x = 185.86 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.77x = 19,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,260.67/134.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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