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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 186.45 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 186.45 and 113.14 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 186.45 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/186.45 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 186.45 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 21,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094.95/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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