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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 186.02 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 186.02 and 88.26 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 186.02 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/186.02 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 186.02 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 16,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,418.35/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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