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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 185.98 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 185.98 and 88.17 is: 121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 185.98 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/185.98 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 185.98 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 16,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,397.86/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.65

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