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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.71, 185.90 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.71, 185.90 and 95.44 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.71 : 185.90 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.71/185.90 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.71x = 185.90 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.71x = 17,741.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,741.37/134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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