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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 185.85 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 185.85 and 82.26 is: 113.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 185.85 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/185.85 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 185.85 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 15,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,288.02/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.48

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