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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 185.82 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 185.82 and 97.96 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 185.82 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/185.82 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 185.82 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 18,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202.93/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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