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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 184.98 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 184.98 and 87.46 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 184.98 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/184.98 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 184.98 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 16,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178.35/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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