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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 184.88 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 184.88 and 97.26 is: 134.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 184.88 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/184.88 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 184.88 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 17,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981.43/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.11

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