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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.80, 185.69 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.80, 185.69 and 93.28 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.80 : 185.69 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.80/185.69 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.80x = 185.69 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.80x = 17,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,321.28/134.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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