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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 185.08 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 185.08 and 78.88 is: 108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 185.08 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/185.08 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 185.08 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 14,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599.11/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.85

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