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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.20, 184.97 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.20, 184.97 and 98.69 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.20 : 184.97 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.20/184.97 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.20x = 184.97 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.20x = 18,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254.69/134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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