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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 186 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 186 and 95.59 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 186 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/186 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 186 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 17,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,779.74/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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