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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 186.96 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 186.96 and 94 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 186.96 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/186.96 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 186.96 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 17,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574.24/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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