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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 186.52 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 186.52 and 105.80 is: 146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 186.52 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/186.52 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 186.52 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 19,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,733.82/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.22

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