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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.15, 184.83 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.15, 184.83 and 90.41 is: 124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.15 : 184.83 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.15/184.83 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.15x = 184.83 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.15x = 16,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,709.33/134.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.56

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