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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.10, 185.07 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.10, 185.07 and 78.81 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.10 : 185.07 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.10/185.07 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.10x = 185.07 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.10x = 14,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,585.37/134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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