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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 185.85 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 185.85 and 76.47 is: 105.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 185.85 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/185.85 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 185.85 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 14,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,211.95/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.53

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