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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.44, 185.49 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.44, 185.49 and 81.96 is: 113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.44 : 185.49 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.44/185.49 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.44x = 185.49 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.44x = 15,203.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,203.11/134.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.08

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