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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.05, 185.02 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.05, 185.02 and 97.15 is: 134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.05 : 185.02 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.05/185.02 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.05x = 185.02 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.05x = 17,974.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,974.01/134.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.08

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