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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 184.87 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 184.87 and 90.38 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 184.87 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/184.87 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 184.87 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 16,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,708.55/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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