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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.65, 185.82 and 79.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.65, 185.82 and 79.39 is: 109.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.65 : 185.82 = 79.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.65/185.82 = 79.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.65x = 185.82 × 79.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.65x = 14,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,752.25/134.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.56

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