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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.20, 185.07 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.20, 185.07 and 90.46 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.20 : 185.07 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.20/185.07 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.20x = 185.07 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.20x = 16,741.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.43/134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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