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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 186 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 186 and 99.94 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 186 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/186 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 186 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 18,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,588.84/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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