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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.74, 185.96 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.74, 185.96 and 93.27 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.74 : 185.96 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.74/185.96 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.74x = 185.96 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.74x = 17,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,345.42/134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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