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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 185.93 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 185.93 and 93.27 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 185.93 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/185.93 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 185.93 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 17,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,341.69/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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