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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 186.05 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 186.05 and 88.29 is: 121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 186.05 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/186.05 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 186.05 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 16,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425.91/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.86

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