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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 186.03 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 186.03 and 93.50 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 186.03 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/186.03 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 186.03 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 17,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392.41/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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