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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 185.04 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 185.04 and 87.52 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 185.04 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/185.04 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 185.04 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 16,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,194.70/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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