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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 185.74 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 185.74 and 107.14 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 185.74 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/185.74 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 185.74 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 19,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,900.18/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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