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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.09, 185.01 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.09, 185.01 and 84.95 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.09 : 185.01 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.09/185.01 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.09x = 185.01 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.09x = 15,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716.60/134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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