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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 185.15 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 185.15 and 99.12 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 185.15 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/185.15 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 185.15 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 18,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,351.57/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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