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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.25, 183.50 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.25, 183.50 and 128.58 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.25 : 183.50 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.25/183.50 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.25x = 183.50 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.25x = 23,593.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593.79/134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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