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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 185.58 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 185.58 and 131.44 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 185.58 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/185.58 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 185.58 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 24,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392.64/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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