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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 185.87 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 185.87 and 88.05 is: 121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 185.87 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/185.87 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 185.87 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 16,365.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,365.41/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.45

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