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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.98, 186.32 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.98, 186.32 and 85.86 is: 118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.98 : 186.32 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.98/186.32 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.98x = 186.32 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.98x = 15,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,997.44/134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.52

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