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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 185.74 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 185.74 and 82.82 is: 114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 185.74 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/185.74 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 185.74 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 15,381.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381.64/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.23

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