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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.24, 185.17 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.24, 185.17 and 81.75 is: 112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.24 : 185.17 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.24/185.17 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.24x = 185.17 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.24x = 15,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137.65/134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.77

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