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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 186.17 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 186.17 and 85.77 is: 118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 186.17 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/186.17 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 186.17 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 15,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967.37/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.36

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