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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 184.99 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 184.99 and 78.83 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 184.99 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/184.99 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 184.99 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 14,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582.76/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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