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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 185.22 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 185.22 and 90.59 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 185.22 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/185.22 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 185.22 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 16,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778.15/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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