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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.01, 184.94 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.01, 184.94 and 81.56 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.01 : 184.94 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.01/184.94 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.01x = 184.94 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.01x = 15,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,083.71/134.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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