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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.83, 185.88 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.83, 185.88 and 98.02 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.83 : 185.88 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.83/185.88 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.83x = 185.88 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.83x = 18,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219.96/134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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