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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.83, 186.10 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.83, 186.10 and 88.12 is: 121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.83 : 186.10 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.83/186.10 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.83x = 186.10 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.83x = 16,399.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,399.13/134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.63

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