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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 186.18 and 97.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 186.18 and 97.85 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 186.18 = 97.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/186.18 = 97.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 186.18 × 97.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 18,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,216.78/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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