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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 186.04 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 186.04 and 99.90 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 186.04 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/186.04 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 186.04 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 18,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,585.40/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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