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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 186.02 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 186.02 and 92.78 is: 128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 186.02 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/186.02 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 186.02 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 17,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259.63/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.09

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