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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.29, 185.31 and 76.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.29, 185.31 and 76.07 is: 104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.29 : 185.31 = 76.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.29/185.31 = 76.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.29x = 185.31 × 76.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.29x = 14,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096.53/134.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.97

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