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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 185.63 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 185.63 and 90.88 is: 125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 185.63 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/185.63 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 185.63 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 16,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,869.14/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.31

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