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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 186.36 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 186.36 and 129.94 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 186.36 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/186.36 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 186.36 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 24,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,215.62/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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