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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.33, 185.47 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.33, 185.47 and 90.65 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.33 : 185.47 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.33/185.47 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.33x = 185.47 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.33x = 16,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,812.40/134.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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