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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.15, 184.97 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.15, 184.97 and 99.18 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.15 : 184.97 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.15/184.97 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.15x = 184.97 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.15x = 18,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,345.32/134.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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