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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 185.74 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 185.74 and 90.94 is: 125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 185.74 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/185.74 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 185.74 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 16,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,891.20/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.47

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