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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.50, 187.13 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.50, 187.13 and 94.22 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.50 : 187.13 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.50/187.13 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.50x = 187.13 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.50x = 17,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,630.69/135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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