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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.51, 186.87 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.51, 186.87 and 94.05 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.51 : 186.87 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.51/186.87 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.51x = 186.87 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.51x = 17,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575.12/135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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