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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 185.15 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 185.15 and 96.93 is: 133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 185.15 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/185.15 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 185.15 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 17,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,946.10/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.65

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