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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.10, 184.82 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.10, 184.82 and 129.11 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.10 : 184.82 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.10/184.82 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.10x = 184.82 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.10x = 23,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,860.54/134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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