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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 184.80 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 184.80 and 95.12 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 184.80 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/184.80 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 184.80 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 17,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578.18/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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