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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 185.06 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 185.06 and 85.03 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 185.06 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/185.06 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 185.06 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 15,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,735.65/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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