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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.51, 185.59 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.51, 185.59 and 90.86 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.51 : 185.59 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.51/185.59 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.51x = 185.59 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.51x = 16,861.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,861.89/134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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