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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.94, 186.12 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.94, 186.12 and 91.30 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.94 : 186.12 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.94/186.12 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.94x = 186.12 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.94x = 16,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,992.76/134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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