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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.02, 184.83 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.02, 184.83 and 87.38 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.02 : 184.83 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.02/184.83 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.02x = 184.83 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.02x = 16,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149.74/134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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