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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 185.26 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 185.26 and 81.79 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 185.26 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/185.26 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 185.26 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 15,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152.42/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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