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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 186.04 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 186.04 and 98.01 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 186.04 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/186.04 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 186.04 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 18,233.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,233.78/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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