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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.02, 186.37 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.02, 186.37 and 93.68 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.02 : 186.37 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.02/186.37 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.02x = 186.37 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.02x = 17,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459.14/135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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