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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 185.19 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 185.19 and 94.86 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 185.19 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/185.19 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 185.19 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 17,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,567.12/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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