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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.10, 185 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.10, 185 and 81.62 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.10 : 185 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.10/185 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.10x = 185 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.10x = 15,099.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099.70/134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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