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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 185.83 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 185.83 and 97.94 is: 134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 185.83 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/185.83 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 185.83 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 18,200.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200.41/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.98

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