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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.94, 186.73 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.94, 186.73 and 115.25 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.94 : 186.73 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.94/186.73 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.94x = 186.73 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.94x = 21,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,519.41/134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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