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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 185.04 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 185.04 and 92.80 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 185.04 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/185.04 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 185.04 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 17,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171.71/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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