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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.45, 185.46 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.45, 185.46 and 90.80 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.45 : 185.46 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.45/185.46 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.45x = 185.46 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.45x = 16,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,839.77/134.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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