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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 185.99 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 185.99 and 92.83 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 185.99 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/185.99 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 185.99 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 17,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,265.45/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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