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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.21, 185.27 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.21, 185.27 and 90.03 is: 124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.21 : 185.27 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.21/185.27 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.21x = 185.27 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.21x = 16,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679.41/134.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.28

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