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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.38, 185.38 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.38, 185.38 and 92.87 is: 128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.38 : 185.38 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.38/185.38 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.38x = 185.38 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.38x = 17,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,216.24/134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.12

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