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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.99, 186.36 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.99, 186.36 and 83.27 is: 114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.99 : 186.36 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.99/186.36 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.99x = 186.36 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.99x = 15,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518.20/134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.96

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