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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 186.14 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 186.14 and 85.86 is: 118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 186.14 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/186.14 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 186.14 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 15,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981.98/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.46

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