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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.35, 185.35 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.35, 185.35 and 90.72 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.35 : 185.35 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.35/185.35 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.35x = 185.35 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.35x = 16,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,813.57/134.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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