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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.23, 185.21 and 78.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.23, 185.21 and 78.95 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.23 : 185.21 = 78.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.23/185.21 = 78.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.23x = 185.21 × 78.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.23x = 14,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621.40/134.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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