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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.57, 185.71 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.57, 185.71 and 76.35 is: 105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.57 : 185.71 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.57/185.71 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.57x = 185.71 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.57x = 14,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178.58/134.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.37

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