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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.13, 184.98 and 78.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.13, 184.98 and 78.85 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.13 : 184.98 = 78.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.13/184.98 = 78.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.13x = 184.98 × 78.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.13x = 14,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,586.20/134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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