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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.51, 185.67 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.51, 185.67 and 93.20 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.51 : 185.67 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.51/185.67 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.51x = 185.67 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.51x = 17,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,303.05/134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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