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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.37, 185.48 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.37, 185.48 and 99.41 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.37 : 185.48 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.37/185.48 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.37x = 185.48 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.37x = 18,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437.14/134.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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