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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 186.06 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 186.06 and 93.39 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 186.06 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/186.06 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 186.06 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 17,376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,376.14/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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