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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.57, 185.72 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.57, 185.72 and 95.19 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.57 : 185.72 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.57/185.72 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.57x = 185.72 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.57x = 17,678.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678.69/134.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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