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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 184.98 and 78.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 184.98 and 78.78 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 184.98 = 78.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/184.98 = 78.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 184.98 × 78.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 14,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572.72/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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