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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.98, 186.40 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.98, 186.40 and 134.66 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.98 : 186.40 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.98/186.40 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.98x = 186.40 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.98x = 25,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100.62/134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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