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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.24, 184.96 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.24, 184.96 and 95.36 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.24 : 184.96 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.24/184.96 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.24x = 184.96 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.24x = 17,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,637.79/134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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