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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 185.85 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 185.85 and 91.16 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 185.85 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/185.85 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 185.85 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 16,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,941.16/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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