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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 187.02 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 187.02 and 94 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 187.02 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/187.02 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 187.02 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 17,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,579.88/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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