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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 186.98 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 186.98 and 134.46 is: 185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 186.98 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/186.98 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 186.98 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 25,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140.66/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.73

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