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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 185.70 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 185.70 and 98.01 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 185.70 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/185.70 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 185.70 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 18,200.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200.46/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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