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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 185.91 and 98.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 185.91 and 98.00 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 185.91 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/185.91 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 185.91 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 18,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218.25/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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