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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 186.12 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 186.12 and 88.30 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 186.12 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/186.12 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 186.12 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 16,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,434.40/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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