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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 185.22 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 185.22 and 81.81 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 185.22 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/185.22 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 185.22 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 15,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152.85/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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