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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 185.94 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 185.94 and 76.54 is: 105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 185.94 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/185.94 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 185.94 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 14,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,231.85/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.61

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