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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 186.06 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 186.06 and 134.69 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 186.06 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/186.06 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 186.06 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 25,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,060.42/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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