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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 185.99 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 185.99 and 134.08 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 185.99 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/185.99 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 185.99 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 24,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,937.54/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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