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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.65, 185.76 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.65, 185.76 and 90.91 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.65 : 185.76 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.65/185.76 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.65x = 185.76 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.65x = 16,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,887.44/134.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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