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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.17, 185.12 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.17, 185.12 and 81.76 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.17 : 185.12 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.17/185.12 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.17x = 185.12 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.17x = 15,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,134.49/134.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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