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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.73, 185.75 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.73, 185.75 and 99.78 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.73 : 185.75 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.73/185.75 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.73x = 185.75 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.73x = 18,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,533.64/134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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