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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.49, 185.51 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.49, 185.51 and 90.23 is: 124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.49 : 185.51 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.49/185.51 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.49x = 185.51 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.49x = 16,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,738.57/134.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.46

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