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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.73, 185.93 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.73, 185.93 and 79.47 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.73 : 185.93 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.73/185.93 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.73x = 185.93 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.73x = 14,775.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,775.76/134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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