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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.03, 185.01 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.03, 185.01 and 78.75 is: 108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.03 : 185.01 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.03/185.01 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.03x = 185.01 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.03x = 14,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569.54/134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.71

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