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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 185.87 and 79.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 185.87 and 79.42 is: 109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 185.87 = 79.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/185.87 = 79.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 185.87 × 79.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 14,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,762.35/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.62

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