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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.41, 185.46 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.41, 185.46 and 76.19 is: 105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.41 : 185.46 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.41/185.46 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.41x = 185.46 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.41x = 14,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,130.20/134.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.13

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