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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.69, 185.79 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.69, 185.79 and 90.95 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.69 : 185.79 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.69/185.79 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.69x = 185.79 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.69x = 16,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896.67/134.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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