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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 185.94 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 185.94 and 103.80 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 185.94 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/185.94 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 185.94 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 19,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300.57/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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