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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.46, 186.78 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.46, 186.78 and 93.44 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.46 : 186.78 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.46/186.78 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.46x = 186.78 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.46x = 17,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452.72/135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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