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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.53, 185.68 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.53, 185.68 and 87.82 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.53 : 185.68 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.53/185.68 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.53x = 185.68 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.53x = 16,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,306.42/134.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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