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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.93, 186.36 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.93, 186.36 and 98.26 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.93 : 186.36 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.93/186.36 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.93x = 186.36 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.93x = 18,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311.27/134.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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