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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.24, 185.32 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.24, 185.32 and 82.52 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.24 : 185.32 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.24/185.32 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.24x = 185.32 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.24x = 15,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292.61/134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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