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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 185.83 and 76.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 185.83 and 76.45 is: 105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 185.83 = 76.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/185.83 = 76.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 185.83 × 76.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 14,206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206.74/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.49

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