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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 186.14 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 186.14 and 102.04 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 186.14 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/186.14 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 186.14 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 18,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993.73/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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