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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.01, 186.06 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.01, 186.06 and 96.13 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.01 : 186.06 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.01/186.06 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.01x = 186.06 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.01x = 17,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885.95/135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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