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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 184.32 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 184.32 and 134.88 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 184.32 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/184.32 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 184.32 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 24,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861.08/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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