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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 186.81 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 186.81 and 93.99 is: 129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 186.81 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/186.81 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 186.81 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 17,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,558.27/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.72

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