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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 185.24 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 185.24 and 76 is: 104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 185.24 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/185.24 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 185.24 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 14,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078.24/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.89

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