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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.05, 186.32 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.05, 186.32 and 95.78 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.05 : 186.32 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.05/186.32 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.05x = 186.32 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.05x = 17,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,846.43/135.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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