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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 185.86 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 185.86 and 117.27 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 185.86 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/185.86 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 185.86 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 21,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795.22/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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