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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.35, 185.36 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.35, 185.36 and 90.61 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.35 : 185.36 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.35/185.36 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.35x = 185.36 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.35x = 16,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,794.55/134.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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