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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 185.91 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 185.91 and 85.69 is: 118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 185.91 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/185.91 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 185.91 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 15,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931.02/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.20

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