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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 184.88 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 184.88 and 97.18 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 184.88 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/184.88 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 184.88 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 17,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,966.64/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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