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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.09, 184.96 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.09, 184.96 and 85 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.09 : 184.96 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.09/184.96 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.09x = 184.96 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.09x = 15,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,721.60/134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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