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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 186.39 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 186.39 and 96.28 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 186.39 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/186.39 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 186.39 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 17,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945.63/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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