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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 184.91 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 184.91 and 87.45 is: 120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 184.91 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/184.91 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 184.91 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 16,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,169.94/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.64

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