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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.34, 185.42 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.34, 185.42 and 92.92 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.34 : 185.42 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.34/185.42 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.34x = 185.42 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.34x = 17,229.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,229.23/134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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