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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.71, 187.63 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.71, 187.63 and 94.57 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.71 : 187.63 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.71/187.63 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.71x = 187.63 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.71x = 17,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744.17/135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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