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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.01, 184.68 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.01, 184.68 and 87.30 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.01 : 184.68 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.01/184.68 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.01x = 184.68 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.01x = 16,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122.56/134.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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