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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 186.12 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 186.12 and 102.08 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 186.12 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/186.12 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 186.12 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 18,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,999.13/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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