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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.77, 185.91 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.77, 185.91 and 85.60 is: 118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.77 : 185.91 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.77/185.91 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.77x = 185.91 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.77x = 15,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,913.90/134.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.08

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