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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 185.99 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 185.99 and 88.27 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 185.99 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/185.99 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 185.99 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 16,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,416.43/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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