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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.19, 185.16 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.19, 185.16 and 78.93 is: 108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.19 : 185.16 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.19/185.16 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.19x = 185.16 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.19x = 14,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,614.68/134.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.91

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