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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 185.15 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 185.15 and 94.86 is: 130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 185.15 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/185.15 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 185.15 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 17,563.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,563.33/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.95

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