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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 186.17 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 186.17 and 75.89 is: 104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 186.17 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/186.17 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 186.17 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 14,128.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,128.53/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.73

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