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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.30, 186.62 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.30, 186.62 and 95.95 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.30 : 186.62 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.30/186.62 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.30x = 186.62 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.30x = 17,905.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,905.29/135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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