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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.29, 186.83 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.29, 186.83 and 93.95 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.29 : 186.83 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.29/186.83 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.29x = 186.83 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.29x = 17,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,552.68/135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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