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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.03, 184.85 and 87.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.03, 184.85 and 87.36 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.03 : 184.85 = 87.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.03/184.85 = 87.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.03x = 184.85 × 87.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.03x = 16,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147.69/134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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