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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 186 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 186 and 98.06 is: 135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 186 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/186 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 186 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 18,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,239.16/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.14

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