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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 186.21 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 186.21 and 96.26 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 186.21 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/186.21 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 186.21 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 17,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923.64/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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