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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.29, 185.52 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.29, 185.52 and 90.82 is: 125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.29 : 185.52 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.29/185.52 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.29x = 185.52 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.29x = 16,848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,848.93/134.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.47

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