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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.86, 185.97 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.86, 185.97 and 90.61 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.86 : 185.97 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.86/185.97 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.86x = 185.97 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.86x = 16,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,850.74/134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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