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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 186.72 and 94.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 186.72 and 94.00 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 186.72 = 94.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/186.72 = 94.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 186.72 × 94.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 17,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550.86/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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