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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.15, 185 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.15, 185 and 87.50 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.15 : 185 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.15/185 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.15x = 185 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.15x = 16,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,187.50/134.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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