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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.34, 185.37 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.34, 185.37 and 77.55 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.34 : 185.37 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.34/185.37 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.34x = 185.37 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.34x = 14,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,375.44/134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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