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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 186.26 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 186.26 and 97.95 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 186.26 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/186.26 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 186.26 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 18,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244.17/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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