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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.30, 185.44 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.30, 185.44 and 95.54 is: 131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.30 : 185.44 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.30/185.44 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.30x = 185.44 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.30x = 17,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,716.94/134.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.92

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