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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.23, 185.00 and 89.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.23, 185.00 and 89.89 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.23 : 185.00 = 89.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.23/185.00 = 89.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.23x = 185.00 × 89.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.23x = 16,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,628.95/134.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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