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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 186.12 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 186.12 and 76.65 is: 105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 186.12 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/186.12 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 186.12 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 14,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,265.40/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.78

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