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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.65, 187.17 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.65, 187.17 and 94.34 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.65 : 187.17 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.65/187.17 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.65x = 187.17 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.65x = 17,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,657.62/135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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