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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 185.82 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 185.82 and 76.44 is: 105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 185.82 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/185.82 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 185.82 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 14,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,204.08/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.50

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