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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 185.83 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 185.83 and 101.81 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 185.83 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/185.83 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 185.83 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 18,919.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,919.56/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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