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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.29, 185.28 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.29, 185.28 and 90.58 is: 124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.29 : 185.28 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.29/185.28 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.29x = 185.28 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.29x = 16,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,782.66/134.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.97

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