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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 185.99 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 185.99 and 95.49 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 185.99 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/185.99 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 185.99 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 17,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,759.71/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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