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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 185 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 185 and 129.26 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 185 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/185 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 185 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 23,913.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,913.10/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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