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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.93, 186.28 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.93, 186.28 and 98.28 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.93 : 186.28 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.93/186.28 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.93x = 186.28 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.93x = 18,307.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,307.35/134.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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