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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.19, 186.45 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.19, 186.45 and 93.81 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.19 : 186.45 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.19/186.45 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.19x = 186.45 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.19x = 17,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,490.87/135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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