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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 186.01 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 186.01 and 114.20 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 186.01 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/186.01 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 186.01 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 21,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,242.34/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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