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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.45, 185.34 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.45, 185.34 and 95.57 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.45 : 185.34 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.45/185.34 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.45x = 185.34 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.45x = 17,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,711.54/134.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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