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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 185.86 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 185.86 and 78.66 is: 108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 185.86 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/185.86 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 185.86 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 14,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,619.75/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.55

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