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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.53, 186.96 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.53, 186.96 and 94.14 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.53 : 186.96 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.53/186.96 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.53x = 186.96 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.53x = 17,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,600.41/135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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