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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.07, 184.85 and 82.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.07, 184.85 and 82.31 is: 113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.07 : 184.85 = 82.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.07/184.85 = 82.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.07x = 184.85 × 82.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.07x = 15,215.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,215.00/134.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.49

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