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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.38, 185.39 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.38, 185.39 and 81.89 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.38 : 185.39 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.38/185.39 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.38x = 185.39 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.38x = 15,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180.73/134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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