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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.71, 185.86 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.71, 185.86 and 76.48 is: 105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.71 : 185.86 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.71/185.86 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.71x = 185.86 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.71x = 14,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,214.38/134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.52

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