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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 185.73 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 185.73 and 113.30 is: 155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 185.73 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/185.73 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 185.73 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 21,043.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,043.21/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.99

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