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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.46, 185.36 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.46, 185.36 and 99.53 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.46 : 185.36 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.46/185.36 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.46x = 185.36 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.46x = 18,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,448.99/134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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