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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.13, 184.71 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.13, 184.71 and 97.23 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.13 : 184.71 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.13/184.71 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.13x = 184.71 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.13x = 17,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,959.35/134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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