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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 185.80 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 185.80 and 81.48 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 185.80 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/185.80 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 185.80 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 15,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138.98/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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