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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.81, 186.07 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.81, 186.07 and 99.52 is: 137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.81 : 186.07 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.81/186.07 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.81x = 186.07 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.81x = 18,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516.97/134.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.36

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