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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 186.06 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 186.06 and 107.20 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 186.06 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/186.06 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 186.06 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 19,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945.63/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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