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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 186.93 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 186.93 and 130.29 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 186.93 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/186.93 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 186.93 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 24,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,355.11/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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