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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 186.29 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 186.29 and 93.58 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 186.29 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/186.29 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 186.29 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 17,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,432.08/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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