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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.86, 186.06 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.86, 186.06 and 85.76 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.86 : 186.06 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.86/186.06 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.86x = 186.06 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.86x = 15,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,956.51/134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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