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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 186.22 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 186.22 and 110.40 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 186.22 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/186.22 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 186.22 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 20,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558.69/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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