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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.55, 185.67 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.55, 185.67 and 85.46 is: 117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.55 : 185.67 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.55/185.67 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.55x = 185.67 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.55x = 15,866.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,866.43/134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.92

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