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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.49, 185.58 and 76.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.49, 185.58 and 76.27 is: 105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.49 : 185.58 = 76.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.49/185.58 = 76.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.49x = 185.58 × 76.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.49x = 14,154.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,154.19/134.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.24

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