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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.36, 185.42 and 81.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.36, 185.42 and 81.87 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.36 : 185.42 = 81.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.36/185.42 = 81.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.36x = 185.42 × 81.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.36x = 15,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,179.93/134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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