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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.02, 184.86 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.02, 184.86 and 84.82 is: 117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.02 : 184.86 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.02/184.86 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.02x = 184.86 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.02x = 15,679.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679.83/134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.00

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