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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.23, 185.13 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.23, 185.13 and 81.78 is: 112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.23 : 185.13 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.23/185.13 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.23x = 185.13 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.23x = 15,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139.93/134.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.79

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