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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 185.89 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 185.89 and 118.38 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 185.89 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/185.89 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 185.89 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 22,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005.66/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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