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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 185.93 and 85.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 185.93 and 85.65 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 185.93 = 85.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/185.93 = 85.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 185.93 × 85.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 15,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925.12/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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