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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 185.57 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 185.57 and 93.11 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 185.57 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/185.57 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 185.57 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 17,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277.73/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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