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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.97, 186.27 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.97, 186.27 and 110.34 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.97 : 186.27 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.97/186.27 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.97x = 186.27 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.97x = 20,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,553.03/134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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