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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.59, 185.76 and 76.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.59, 185.76 and 76.39 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.59 : 185.76 = 76.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.59/185.76 = 76.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.59x = 185.76 × 76.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.59x = 14,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190.21/134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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