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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 186.96 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 186.96 and 94.18 is: 129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 186.96 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/186.96 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 186.96 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 17,607.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,607.89/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.87

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