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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 185.70 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 185.70 and 114.08 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 185.70 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/185.70 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 185.70 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 21,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184.66/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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