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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 186.21 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 186.21 and 103.82 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 186.21 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/186.21 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 186.21 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 19,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,331.80/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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