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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.60, 185.81 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.60, 185.81 and 99.18 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.60 : 185.81 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.60/185.81 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.60x = 185.81 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.60x = 18,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,428.14/134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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