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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 186.81 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 186.81 and 94.02 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 186.81 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/186.81 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 186.81 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 17,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,563.88/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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