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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 185.80 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 185.80 and 102.04 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 185.80 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/185.80 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 185.80 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 18,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,959.03/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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