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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.02, 186.35 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.02, 186.35 and 95.68 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.02 : 186.35 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.02/186.35 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.02x = 186.35 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.02x = 17,830.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,830.26/135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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