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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 185.10 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 185.10 and 78.86 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 185.10 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/185.10 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 185.10 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 14,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,596.99/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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