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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.93, 185.60 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.93, 185.60 and 112.79 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.93 : 185.60 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.93/185.60 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.93x = 185.60 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.93x = 20,933.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,933.18/134.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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