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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 185.78 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 185.78 and 93.12 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 185.78 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/185.78 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 185.78 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 17,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299.83/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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