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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.94, 186.02 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.94, 186.02 and 96.06 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.94 : 186.02 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.94/186.02 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.94x = 186.02 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.94x = 17,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,869.08/134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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