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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.98, 186.33 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.98, 186.33 and 91.54 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.98 : 186.33 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.98/186.33 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.98x = 186.33 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.98x = 17,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,056.18/134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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