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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 185.93 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 185.93 and 76.50 is: 105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 185.93 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/185.93 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 185.93 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 14,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223.26/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.58

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