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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 186.14 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 186.14 and 85.79 is: 118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 186.14 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/186.14 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 186.14 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 15,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,968.95/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.39

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