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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.45, 185.57 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.45, 185.57 and 76.24 is: 105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.45 : 185.57 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.45/185.57 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.45x = 185.57 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.45x = 14,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,147.86/134.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.23

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