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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.93, 185.63 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.93, 185.63 and 131.85 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.93 : 185.63 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.93/185.63 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.93x = 185.63 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.93x = 24,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,474.66/134.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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