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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 185.69 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 185.69 and 111.33 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 185.69 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/185.69 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 185.69 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 20,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673.15/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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