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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 186.89 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 186.89 and 94.05 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 186.89 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/186.89 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 186.89 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 17,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575.60/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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