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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 185.83 and 82.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 185.83 and 82.15 is: 113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 185.83 = 82.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/185.83 = 82.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 185.83 × 82.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 15,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265.93/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.36

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