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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.42, 185.51 and 76.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.42, 185.51 and 76.21 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.42 : 185.51 = 76.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.42/185.51 = 76.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.42x = 185.51 × 76.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.42x = 14,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137.72/134.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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