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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.65, 185.88 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.65, 185.88 and 90.42 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.65 : 185.88 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.65/185.88 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.65x = 185.88 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.65x = 16,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,807.27/134.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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