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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 186.32 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 186.32 and 93.62 is: 129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 186.32 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/186.32 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 186.32 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 17,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,441.88/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.07

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