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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.50, 185.56 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.50, 185.56 and 99.44 is: 137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.50 : 185.56 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.50/185.56 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.50x = 185.56 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.50x = 18,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,452.30/134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.19

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