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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 186.06 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 186.06 and 97.93 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 186.06 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/186.06 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 186.06 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 18,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,220.86/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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