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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.60, 185.94 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.60, 185.94 and 91.08 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.60 : 185.94 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.60/185.94 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.60x = 185.94 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.60x = 16,935.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,935.42/134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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