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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.29, 185.30 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.29, 185.30 and 82.54 is: 113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.29 : 185.30 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.29/185.30 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.29x = 185.30 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.29x = 15,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294.66/134.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.89

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