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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 185.86 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 185.86 and 91.15 is: 125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 185.86 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/185.86 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 185.86 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 16,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,941.14/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.59

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