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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 186.03 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 186.03 and 98.06 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 186.03 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/186.03 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 186.03 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 18,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242.10/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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