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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.10, 184.98 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.10, 184.98 and 82.38 is: 113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.10 : 184.98 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.10/184.98 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.10x = 184.98 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.10x = 15,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238.65/134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.64

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