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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.18, 186.44 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.18, 186.44 and 93.18 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.18 : 186.44 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.18/186.44 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.18x = 186.44 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.18x = 17,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,372.48/135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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