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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.18, 185.24 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.18, 185.24 and 90.54 is: 124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.18 : 185.24 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.18/185.24 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.18x = 185.24 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.18x = 16,771.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771.63/134.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.99

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