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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.39, 185.41 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.39, 185.41 and 82.61 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.39 : 185.41 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.39/185.41 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.39x = 185.41 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.39x = 15,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,316.72/134.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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