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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 185.92 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 185.92 and 100.28 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 185.92 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/185.92 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 185.92 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 18,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644.06/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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