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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.74, 185.94 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.74, 185.94 and 82.27 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.74 : 185.94 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.74/185.94 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.74x = 185.94 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.74x = 15,298.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,298.04/134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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