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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 185.72 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 185.72 and 95.84 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 185.72 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/185.72 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 185.72 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 17,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799.40/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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