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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.63, 185.78 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.63, 185.78 and 76.42 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.63 : 185.78 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.63/185.78 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.63x = 185.78 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.63x = 14,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,197.31/134.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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