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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.38, 185.41 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.38, 185.41 and 81.93 is: 113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.38 : 185.41 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.38/185.41 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.38x = 185.41 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.38x = 15,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190.64/134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.04

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