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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 186.18 and 76.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 186.18 and 76.70 is: 105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 186.18 = 76.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/186.18 = 76.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 186.18 × 76.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 14,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279.08/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.84

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