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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.63, 187.11 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.63, 187.11 and 94.28 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.63 : 187.11 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.63/187.11 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.63x = 187.11 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.63x = 17,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639.80/135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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