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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 186.14 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 186.14 and 75.87 is: 104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 186.14 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/186.14 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 186.14 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 14,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122.12/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.69

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