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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 186.53 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 186.53 and 95.86 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 186.53 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/186.53 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 186.53 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 17,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,880.77/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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