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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.22, 186.53 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.22, 186.53 and 93.80 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.22 : 186.53 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.22/186.53 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.22x = 186.53 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.22x = 17,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495.11/135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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