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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 186.24 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 186.24 and 110.40 is: 152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 186.24 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/186.24 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 186.24 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 20,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.90/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.44

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