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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 185.22 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 185.22 and 90.58 is: 124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 185.22 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/185.22 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 185.22 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 16,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,777.23/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.96

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