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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 186.23 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 186.23 and 85.79 is: 118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 186.23 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/186.23 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 186.23 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 15,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,977.35/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.47

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