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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 185.96 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 185.96 and 99.93 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 185.96 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/185.96 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 185.96 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 18,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,582.48/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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