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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.99, 186.32 and 103.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.99, 186.32 and 103.85 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.99 : 186.32 = 103.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.99/186.32 = 103.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.99x = 186.32 × 103.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.99x = 19,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347.88/134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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