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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.31, 185.39 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.31, 185.39 and 93 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.31 : 185.39 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.31/185.39 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.31x = 185.39 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.31x = 17,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241.27/134.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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