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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 185.87 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 185.87 and 76.46 is: 105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 185.87 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/185.87 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 185.87 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 14,211.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,211.62/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.52

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