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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 186.96 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 186.96 and 94.11 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 186.96 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/186.96 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 186.96 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 17,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594.81/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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