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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.98, 186.23 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.98, 186.23 and 82.49 is: 113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.98 : 186.23 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.98/186.23 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.98x = 186.23 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.98x = 15,361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361.39/134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.81

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