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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 184.92 and 75.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 184.92 and 75.78 is: 104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 184.92 = 75.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/184.92 = 75.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 184.92 × 75.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 14,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,013.24/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.58

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