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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.44, 185.40 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.44, 185.40 and 90.28 is: 124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.44 : 185.40 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.44/185.40 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.44x = 185.40 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.44x = 16,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,737.91/134.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.50

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