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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 187.17 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 187.17 and 94.21 is: 129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 187.17 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/187.17 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 187.17 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 17,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633.29/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.92

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