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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 185.70 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 185.70 and 88.08 is: 121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 185.70 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/185.70 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 185.70 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 16,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,356.46/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.37

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