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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 184.98 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 184.98 and 81.61 is: 112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 184.98 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/184.98 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 184.98 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 15,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,094.88/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.58

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