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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.09, 185.05 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.09, 185.05 and 81.63 is: 112.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.09 : 185.05 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.09/185.05 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.09x = 185.05 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.09x = 15,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106.58/134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.66

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