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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.20, 185.05 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.20, 185.05 and 97.38 is: 134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.20 : 185.05 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.20/185.05 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.20x = 185.05 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.20x = 18,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020.29/134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.28

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