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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 186.17 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 186.17 and 113.01 is: 155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 186.17 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/186.17 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 186.17 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 21,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,038.51/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.98

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