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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.59, 185.68 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.59, 185.68 and 76.36 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.59 : 185.68 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.59/185.68 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.59x = 185.68 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.59x = 14,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178.52/134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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