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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 185.99 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 185.99 and 85.70 is: 118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 185.99 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/185.99 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 185.99 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 15,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,937.98/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.24

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