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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.55, 185.57 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.55, 185.57 and 99.56 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.55 : 185.57 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.55/185.57 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.55x = 185.57 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.55x = 18,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,475.35/134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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