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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.20, 186.65 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.20, 186.65 and 93.25 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.20 : 186.65 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.20/186.65 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.20x = 186.65 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.20x = 17,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405.11/135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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