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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.59, 185.81 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.59, 185.81 and 93.18 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.59 : 185.81 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.59/185.81 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.59x = 185.81 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.59x = 17,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,313.78/134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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