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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 185.97 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 185.97 and 96.02 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 185.97 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/185.97 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 185.97 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 17,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,856.84/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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