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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.97, 186.14 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.97, 186.14 and 91.23 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.97 : 186.14 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.97/186.14 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.97x = 186.14 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.97x = 16,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,981.55/134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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