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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.19, 185.17 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.19, 185.17 and 92.74 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.19 : 185.17 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.19/185.17 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.19x = 185.17 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.19x = 17,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172.20/134.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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