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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 185.14 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 185.14 and 81.72 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 185.14 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/185.14 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 185.14 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 15,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128.31/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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