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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 185.02 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 185.02 and 87.38 is: 120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 185.02 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/185.02 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 185.02 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 16,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,167.05/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.65

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