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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 185.31 and 76.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 185.31 and 76.06 is: 104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 185.31 = 76.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/185.31 = 76.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 185.31 × 76.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 14,094.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,094.68/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.98

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