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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.53, 188.29 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.53, 188.29 and 134.27 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.53 : 188.29 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.53/188.29 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.53x = 188.29 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.53x = 25,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,282.01/135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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