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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 186.06 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 186.06 and 98.01 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 186.06 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/186.06 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 186.06 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 18,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,235.74/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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