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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.97, 186.24 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.97, 186.24 and 98.14 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.97 : 186.24 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.97/186.24 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.97x = 186.24 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.97x = 18,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277.10/134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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