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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 186.38 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 186.38 and 85.94 is: 118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 186.38 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/186.38 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 186.38 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 16,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,017.50/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.53

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