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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.08, 186.29 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.08, 186.29 and 93.05 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.08 : 186.29 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.08/186.29 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.08x = 186.29 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.08x = 17,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,334.28/135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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