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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 185.72 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 185.72 and 90.38 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 185.72 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/185.72 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 185.72 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 16,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,785.72/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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