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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.18, 185.12 and 81.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.18, 185.12 and 81.71 is: 112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.18 : 185.12 = 81.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.18/185.12 = 81.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.18x = 185.12 × 81.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.18x = 15,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124.82/134.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.72

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