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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.63, 185.81 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.63, 185.81 and 82.88 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.63 : 185.81 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.63/185.81 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.63x = 185.81 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.63x = 15,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398.59/134.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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