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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 186.18 and 75.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 186.18 and 75.90 is: 104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 186.18 = 75.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/186.18 = 75.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 186.18 × 75.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 14,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131.06/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.74

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