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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 186 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 186 and 97.38 is: 134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 186 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/186 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 186 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 18,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,112.68/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.41

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