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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 185.84 and 75.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 185.84 and 75.65 is: 104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 185.84 = 75.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/185.84 = 75.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 185.84 × 75.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 14,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059.03/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.39

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