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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.71, 185.88 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.71, 185.88 and 82.27 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.71 : 185.88 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.71/185.88 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.71x = 185.88 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.71x = 15,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,291.89/134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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