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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.20, 185.19 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.20, 185.19 and 87.55 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.20 : 185.19 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.20/185.19 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.20x = 185.19 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.20x = 16,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,213.38/134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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