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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.11, 185.08 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.11, 185.08 and 81.66 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.11 : 185.08 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.11/185.08 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.11x = 185.08 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.11x = 15,113.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113.63/134.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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