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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 186.12 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 186.12 and 91.29 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 186.12 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/186.12 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 186.12 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 16,990.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,990.89/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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