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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.51, 334.66 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.51, 334.66 and 134.72 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.51 : 334.66 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.51/334.66 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.51x = 334.66 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.51x = 45,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,085.40/242.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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