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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.42, 186.89 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.42, 186.89 and 94.11 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 186.89 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/186.89 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 186.89 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 17,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588.22/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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