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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.97, 186.35 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.97, 186.35 and 85.26 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.97 : 186.35 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.97/186.35 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.97x = 186.35 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.97x = 15,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888.20/134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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