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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 186.06 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 186.06 and 82.41 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 186.06 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/186.06 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 186.06 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 15,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333.20/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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